Sclerema Neonatorum: eMedicine Dermatology

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Sclerema Neonatorum: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: The classic description of sclerema neonatorum (SN) is credited to Underwood, who described it in 1784 and appropriately termed it skinbound disease. In 1817, Alibert introduced the term sclerema, derived from the Greek word skleros, meaning ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Disease and Condition, Fat, Children's Health

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:01 pm By:

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Sclerema neonatorum is a disease affecting the fat of newborn babies, resulting in a hardening of skin. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ddMsyT

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Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema toxicum neonatorum (ETN) is a benign self-limited eruption occurring primarily in healthy newborns in the early neonatal period. Erythema toxicum neonatorum is characterized by macular erythema, papules, vesicles, and pustules, and it resolves without permanent ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Erythema toxicum is a common, noncancerous skin condition seen in newborns that results in a rash. Learn the cause. http://bit.ly/dziqYp

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